President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved November 1st of every year as the National Youth Day, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has announced.
According to the minister, the President made this known during a Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.
Dare said: “Today, President Buhari in Council approved November 1st every year as the National Youth Day to celebrate, draw attention to and find solutions to the issues that affect the Youth. Mr. President as again demonstrated his commitment to supporting youth-focused policies.”
Although the meeting was virtual, Buhari presided from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja while some ministers participated virtually from their offices.
The meeting, which started at about 10am, also had Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, in attendance.
